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16th July 2018

Be Summer Holiday Savvy

Our simple guide to making the most of your money this summer To be better prepared financially for the summer holidays, planning is key. The best way to get a head start for the summer is to put aside a little money as early as possible in the year (just a jam jar will do) […]

Budgeting, Finance, Information
15th May 2018

Update to the Forces Help to Buy policy from April 2018

In early April, the policy document (JSP 464, Pt, Chapter 12) for Forces Help to Buy was updated to include ‘ironing out’ the issue surrounding eligibility for those commissioning: Section III, para 1211.d(8) “Where an individual Commissions from the Ranks, they will retain their eligibility for FHTB if they had been eligible prior to their […]

Forces Help to Buy
3rd May 2018

How can Forces Family Finance help you?

Forces Family Finance are a team of qualified Mortgage and Protection advisers who are all spouses of either current or ex-serving military personnel. Our offering is based on many years’ experience within financial services and military life. This means we can offer you sound advice with a greater understanding of your lifestyle and the issues […]

Forces Help to Buy, Information, Insurance, Mortgages, Wills
25th April 2018

Are you confused about the new 30 hours of free childcare?

Thousands of families are now entitled to 30 hours of free childcare for their 3 and 4-year olds, funded by the government, in a bid to get parents back into work. This scheme is worth approximately £6000 per child, and was rolled out across the country on 1st September 2017. However, some of the information […]

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1st April 2018

The Royal Air Force turns 100

1st April 2018 marks 100 years since the RAF was formed as a separate service to the British Army and the Royal Navy. Merged from the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), the Royal Air Force was the most powerful air force in the world, with over 23,000 aircraft and […]

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28th March 2018

Forces Family Finance’s Commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge

Here at Forces Family Finance we are honoured to be a part of the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge. By signing this covenant, we pledge to: “Honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and […]

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16th March 2018

Forces Family Finance Launch New Website Design

We are proud to be launching our new website https://forcesfamilyfinance.co.uk. after a long awaited rebrand and fresh new look. If you haven’t come across us before, please read on for more information about how we can help you. We are still the same team, offering the same great service and with your support, continue to […]

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26th January 2018

Pensions and Death in Service: Be Prepared

Many forces families don’t want to think about morbid topics such as death in service benefits and widow’s pensions. The reality is that, as a spouse or partner of a serving soldier, we do need to get up to speed with them and at least know where we stand if the worst happens. Before we […]

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